Reds make changes up front

The Queensland Reds take a revamped starting front row into its round 11 Super Rugby clash against the Auckland Blues at Lang Park on Friday night.

Hooker Saia Faingaa and prop Ben Daley, who have both been troubled by injury this season, have been promoted to the starting side.

James Hanson and Greg Holmes have been demoted to the bench following the Reds' 19-all draw with the Brumbies last week.

The Reds have named the same squad off 22 that took on the Brumbies.

It is Faingaa's first starting opportunity since round five's loss against the Force. Daley earns his first starting spot of 2013 after missing the first six weeks of the season due to calf and head injuries.

"We keep the same 22 players but are giving Saia and Ben the chance to start and bring something different to our game," Reds coaching director Ewen McKenzie said.

"They've obviously been frustrated by injuries earlier in the season, so I'm sure they're eager to grab the opportunity they've been given and run with it."

The Reds are attempting to become the first team in the Super Rugby era to make a clean sweep of their New Zealand opposition in a regular Super Rugby season.

Against New Zealand teams the Reds have won 11 of their past 12 matches but face a tough night against the Blues who are on top of the New Zealand conference.